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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.93, 1,300.40 and 623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.93, 1,300.40 and 623.93 is: 935.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.93 : 1,300.40 = 623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.93/1,300.40 = 623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.93x = 1,300.40 × 623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.93x = 811,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,358.57/866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.90

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